Acushnet Acquires KJUS

Acushnet Holdings Corp., the parent of Titleist and Footjoy, announced the acquisition of KJUS, a premium global ski and golf sportswear company.

Sergio Tacchini Announces New Ownership

Sergio Tacchini, the sportswear brand founded in 1966 by Italian tennis player Sergio Tacchini, announced new ownership of its brand assets led by entrepreneur Stefano Maroni, Twin Lakes Capital LLC and B. Riley Principal Investments LLC, a subsidiary of B. Riley Financial Inc.

Tender Corp. Acquires Counter Assault

Tender Corporation announced the acquisition of Bushwacker Backpack & Supply, maker of the popular Counter Assault brand of personal-defense products, including the leading bear spray and tools for law enforcement and self-defense.

Wahoo Acquires The Sufferfest

Wahoo, a leader in connected fitness devices, announced its intention to acquire The Sufferfest, the training platform for cyclists, triathletes and other endurance athletes.

SC Johnson To Acquire Sun Bum

SC Johnson announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Sun Bum, a fast-growing brand that makes personal care products including sun protection, hair care and lip care products.

OBIT: Athletic Footwear Pioneer Jerry Turner

Jerry Turner, who dramatically transformed the athletic business during his 60-year career, died on Tuesday in Los Angeles, at the age of 84. He led Brooks in the ’60s and ’70s; founded American Sporting Goods, and is credited with inventing the stability running shoe category and bringing EVA to running midsoles.